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I use to think that HaShem caused the economic hardships in the USA just to force the Jews to move to Israel. However, it takes money to move to Israel and, as Rabbi Gutman Locks points out, one has to make a living in Israel. Who can afford the housing in Israel? :*(

@Esther, does downsizing include having a smaller family? As far as material things go, we're pretty well downsized, if you don't include the massive library, which is non-negotiable. I just can't picture squeezing 15 kids and two adults into an 1,000 sq ft apartment.

It is said that Hashem flattened the terrain in the desert so Israel could traverse it. Could He not extend the borders of the land, reduce the rents and real estate prices? Do you think economics will not change during a time of unprecedented change? Weigh having a larger home against cataclysmic upheaval where you live. Priorities change when chaos reigns. I guess it depends on what time you think it is.

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